US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way
GoodSanta Barbara County, California · 05-SB-101-84.34 · Structure no. 51 0071L
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way in Santa Barbara County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,886 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Santa Maria Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.